Russian Western Military District special forces paradropped to an unprepared spot in isle of Gogland (Suursaari), Gulf of Finland. After touchdown, hid parachutes and proceeded to destroy targets before heli extracted from ad hoc site.

[email protected] at the Ukraine reform in Copenhagen: The UK is one of Ukraine's strongest supporters here today. UK provides UA with 35 mln pounds of technical assistance, trains Ukrainian soldiers, helps counteract Russian disinformation and will further support reforms in Ukraine

US Department of State: [email protected] met with FM Søreide, reaffirming the strong transatlantic partnership between the U.S. and Norway. The Secretary and FM discussed priorities for the NATOSummit, our partnership in the global @coalition to Defeat ISIS and our cooperation in Afghanistan and North Korea.

In a private meeting, Swedish PM Stefan Lofven explained to Trump Sweden is not a member of NATO, but sometimes partners with the alliance. Trump responded that the U.S. should consider the same approach.

Defense burden-sharing and 2% GDP target will be the main theme at NATO summit says Norway MFA Soreide but single-minded approach will not lead to successful summit-rather could undermine alliance unity. Norway's 1 priory is to sustain Alliance unity especially transatlantic bond

NATO not built on short term national interests but enduring values says Norway MFA Soreide citing NATO preamble NATO summit. NATO is first and foremost a political alliance and we are committed to protecting its values

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